The Sword of Doom
1966, Japanese. Directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
The sword is the soul. Study the soul to know the sword. Evil mind, evil sword.
Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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The Sword of Doom is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kihachi OkamotoDirector
- Tatsuya NakadaiRyunosuke Tsukue
- Yūzō KayamaHyoma Utsuki
- Michiyo AratamaOhama
- Yōko NaitōOmatsu
- Toshirō MifuneToranosuke Shimada
- Tadao NakamaruIsamu Kondo
- Kei SatōKamo Serizawa
- Kō NishimuraShichibei, Omatsu's 'uncle'
- Ichirō NakataniBunnojo Utsuki
- Kunie TanakaSenkichi
- Takamaru SasakiIshinsai Nakamura
- Ryōsuke KagawaDansho Tsukue
Details
- Released
- 25 February 1966
- Original title
- 大菩薩峠
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinobu Hashimoto
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What The Sword of Doom is based on
The Sword of Doom is adapted from a novel.
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The Sword of Doom: quick answers
Is The Sword of Doom worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 283 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sword of Doom?
The Sword of Doom runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Sword of Doom have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sword of Doom. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sword of Doom parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sword of Doom is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sword of Doom on?
The Sword of Doom is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sword of Doom?
If you liked The Sword of Doom, try Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance, Unforgiven, Lupin the 3rd: Goemon's Blood Spray.
Who directed The Sword of Doom?
The Sword of Doom (1966) was directed by Kihachi Okamoto and stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama, Michiyo Aratama.
What is The Sword of Doom based on?
The Sword of Doom is adapted from a novel.